Auditory processing and why blind children may be sensitive to sounds

Over the past 6 months, perhaps slightly longer you may or may not have noticed Scarlett has been sporting some snazzy new head gear, I have been asked lots about the what, whys and wheres she has been using her ear defenders so I have decided to do a little research and find out just why it is Scarlett is finding much comfort in using them.

Scarlett has always been slightly sensitive to sound, now not all sounds and it is nothing to do with volume either as she is very happy to be exposed to loud noises but of a certain type. I did in the past write an article about auditory processing and why some people who are visually impaired can struggle with certain sounds. [Read More]